Ever since four brave men climbed to the top of Mount Triglav in 1178 and laid out a trail of stones to mark the route, Slovenians have been setting out paths for local people and visitors to explore safely and without causing damage to the environment.
Being outdoors and sporty is very Slovenian. When it snows, they ski; when there’s no snow, they climb, hike and cycle. Outside of winter local ski instructors will also teach mountain biking or take hiking or white water rafting tours. They have employment all year round. This is a country that’s 60 percent forest, and the Julian Alps – 60km northwest of Ljubljana – exudes outdoor adventures around the country’s tallest mountain, Mount Triglav (2,863m).
Triglav National Park is fast becoming one of Europe’s top outdoor activity locations. Mountain bikes, road bikes and
e-bikes are a great means of not only covering greater distances but also minimising your environmental impact. Bikes also let you visit traditional communities without damaging the alpine ambience as often happens with large tourist coaches.